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The Red Wing orators found success March 20 in Northfield and March 24 in Lake City High School. Submitted Photo

Editor's note: The Red Wing High School Speech Showcase scheduled for April 3, 2018, was postponed due to weather Tuesday. A replacement date will be shared when it is announced.

Citizens will have a rare opportunity to see — and hear — Red Wing High School orators. On April 3, the speech team will hold a showcase 5:45-8 p.m., at school. T

The showcase, which provide an opportunity to watch two rounds of performances, comes on the heels of two competitions

The Red Wing High School speech team placed second overall in competition, with a pair of competitors receiving Big 9 Conference honorable mention awards as well.

During the Big 9 Conference speech meet in Northfield, Minn., on March 20, sophomores Josie Brickey and Anna Bowes placed second in the category of duo interpretations. The pair also were the recipients of Big 9 honors.

Matthew Lambert joined the Red Wing Republican Eagle in March 2018 covering school board, public safety, and writing features. Lambert previously wrote for the Pierce County Herald and River Falls Journal. He is a graduate of Winona State University with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication: Journalism.